Silver Double Shekel of Strato II of Bactria, Sidon, 335 BC - 334 BC. 1944.100.71376

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.71376

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 25.893
    • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 335 BC - 334 BC
  • Denomination: Double Shekel
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: War galley l. with oars, row of shields, rudder, small figure head, stern ornament; above dates 1-5; below waves

  • Reverse

    • Type: Persian king and driver in chariot l.; behind, king of Sidon in Asian style costume carryinc cultic scepter and volive vase; double exergue, incuse circle

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.71376
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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